Optus Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 5 BBL Big Bash 2021 game between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder. The game kicks off at 6:10 pm with Hobart Hurricanes heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Hobart Hurricanes vs. Sydney Thunder game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday January 7, 2021 at 6:10 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Odds
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Preview
This should be a riveting battle between second and third on the ladder as the Hurricanes and the Thunder meet for the first time this season.
Hobart is looking to bounce-back from a narrow 10-run loss to the Stars on Monday, while the Thunder are simply hoping to extend their winning streak to six.
The ‘Canes have won eight of the 13 meetings between these two sides in the past, but it’s very difficult to feel confident in either side with the game being played on the neutral turf over in Perth.
With even money on offer, the Top Runscorer market is probably the safest play.
Alex Hales has averaged 59 runs in three games against his former side, and after huge 46-run knock against the Heat earlier in the week, he looks a great bet for a repeat performance.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Thunder to win at $1.83 odds.
Top Thunder Runscoerer:
Top Thunder Runscoerer: Alex Hales at $3.25.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Teams
Hobart Hurricanes squad
Matthew Wade (c), Scott Boland, Johan Botha (local replacement player), Tim David, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis, James Faulkner, Peter Handscomb, Colin Ingram (South Africa), Will Jacks (England), Caleb Jewell (local replacement player), Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal), Dawid Malan (England), Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, David Moody, Mitch Owen, Tim Paine, Wil Parker, Keemo Paul (West Indies), D’Arcy Short, Charlie Wakim (local replacement player), Nick Winter, Mac Wright
Sydney Thunder squad
Callum Ferguson (c), Sam Billings (England), Jonathan Cook, Ben Cutting, Oliver Davies, Brendan Doggett, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales (England), Baxter Holt, Usman Khawaja, Nathan McAndrew, Adam Milne (New Zealand), Arjun Nair, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, Chris Tremain